Given the complexity of many splits, it is not unusual to feel frustrated and emotional. However, allowing these feelings to control your behavior can backfire miserably in a court of law. As you prepare for divorce court, it is imperative that you recognize the...
Family Law
When should you consider parallel parenting?
Most evidence shows that children of divorced parents thrive when the parents have joint custody. When you think of joint custody, your first thought may be co-parenting. While co-parenting has benefits, it is not a system that works for every couple. Co-parenting...
Understanding the problem of parental alienation
Following a divorce, staying on amicable terms with your former partner is not always an option. While you may try to remain cordial for the sake of your children, if your partner does not do the same, it could result in further trauma for you and your children....
Addressing parenting time interference
Legal issues involving your children could become one of the most difficult aspects of ending your marriage, and you could face challenges years after getting a divorce. In addition to child support, you could run into serious problems with respect to child custody or...
Steps in the process to modify child support in Illinois
In Illinois, the court recognizes that financial circumstances can change for either parent and the children following a court-ordered child support agreement. To accommodate those changes, you can file for a modification of child support. Prepare and file the forms...
An overview of the penalties for unpaid child support
If you have difficulty making child support payments on time, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the different consequences that could arise. Not only could you struggle with high levels of stress, but you could find yourself facing devastating...
Mitigating financial loss during your divorce
Financial loss is one of the most common effects of divorce, and it can cause a lot of damage if you do not take immediate steps to prevent it. Knowing how to protect your money could mitigate some of the losses. Even prior to filing divorce paperwork, consider what...
How does cryptocurrency division work in a divorce?
Cryptocurrency is an unstable market. It has seen amazing highs and terrible lows. But if you own this digital currency, then it becomes considered in a divorce when you are dividing property. Unless you and your spouse make an agreement for only one of you to take...
What you should know about mediation in high-asset divorces
High-asset divorces involve liquid assets greater than $1,000,000 and at least one spouse makes more than $500,000 per year with a total net worth of more than $5,000,000. They are significantly more challenging than a basic divorce due to the asset division...
What should I know about deferred compensation?
Some divorces become complicated because of the complex nature of the assets owned by one or both spouses. Deferred compensation is one such asset. This form of compensation differs from other financial accounts in that a person can collect the money at a later date....